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Notorious Gangster Captured

by ysoni | March 9, 2009 at 01:51 am

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The recent violent spurts of gang activity within the Lower Mainland have caused much political unrest. As the gang wars continue to erupt destructively, members of the general public are feeling alarmed.

Although, the recent increase in gang related violence doesn’t seem to be receding, law enforcement officials have taken some key steps on the path to keeping our streets safe once again.

On March 3rd, 2009, Law enforcement agents made enormous progress in accomplishing this colossal task by arresting Barzan Tilli-Choli, an alleged leader of the infamous United Nations gang. Police also made numerous arrests on Tilli-Choli’s associates (The Province, 2009).

These arrests were made in connection with the T-Barz lounge shooting that occurred on 104 Avenue and 137 Street in Whalley on February 16 (Globe & Mail, 2009).

Barzan Tilli-Choli and his associates allegedly pulled up in an SUV beside a Range Rover near the club. Two males and two females were in the Range Rover when shots were fired from the SUV Barzan Tilli-Choli was in (The Province, 2009).

The victims of the incident were taken to hospital. They were also known to police as they had ties with the illicit drug trade in the Lower Mainland (Globe & Mail, 2009).

As police learned about the identities of the victims, they learned that one of the individuals was a member of the infamous Bacon Brothers. The Bacon Brothers have long withstanding criminal ties. Police believe that the Bacon Brothers and the UN gang are key members of the violent encounters that have been occurring all throughout Surrey and the rest of the Lower Mainland (The Province, 2009).

Barzan Tilli-Choli and his associates, Aram Ali and Nicola Cottrell are all facing two charges of attempted murder. The three gangsters are currently in custody until tomorrow, in which they are scheduled for a bail hearing (The Province, 2009).

The arrest of these individuals proves to be a major milestone in once again securing our streets. It is now up to our courts and criminal system to serve and uphold justice.

References

Globe & Mail. (2009, March 5). globeandmail.com: Vancouver losing fight with gangs, mayor says. Retrieved March 9, 2009, from http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090305.BCGANGSB05/TPStory/National

The Province. (2009, March 3). Metro Vancouver cops make breakthrough in gangland war. Retrieved March 9, 2009, from http://www.theprovince.com/news/Three+charged+gang+related+strip+club+shooting/1348535/story.html

Redekop, Arlen. (2009). Barzan [Photograph]. The Province., British Columbia, Canada. Retrieved March 9, 2009, from http://www.theprovince.com/news/Three+charged+gang+related+strip+club+shooting/1348535/story.html

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eastvanray

at 15:21 on March 9th, 2009

The irony of the whole situation is that all this increased violence is due to the vaccuum of power created by the arrests of senior gansters. When top gang positions open up lots of people are willing to kill for the right to make a killing. Want an end to gang violence? there are only 2 ways it will happen: either legalize drugs so the profit is removed or convince all your fellow citizens to stop buying them. Destablizing gangs only increases violence and the risks of innocent deaths.

Eric Yuen

at 21:02 on March 11th, 2009

Legalizing will not help. More people will be addicted to drugs, and that is what we are trying to avoid. More effective way is destablizing gangs. Even though it may increase violence and risk of innocent deaths, it will also create fear to gangsters (and civilians) that wants to gain that top position. Afterall, they're still people with feelings. In my opinion, let them kill each other until the gangs dies out. It may sound practical, but it might work.

eastvanray

at 08:38 on March 12th, 2009

I disagree. That tactic has NEVER worked with gangs. It just fuels more violence. Did the end of prohibition create more alcoholics? It certainly stopped the killings in the streets. If you think these gansters are people with feelings than I must assume that you have not had much contact with their types. They are not. The fear of jail or gang warfare will not disuade them from killing to fill the power vaccuum. The more destable the gang structure is the more killings will occur. The question you must ask yourself is do you want to end the killings or impose your morals on society? You will not be able to do both.

NP I also refer you to this post.

http://my.nowpublic.com/world/civilian-casualties-war-drugs